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" (en) graver; (it) bulino; "
" (en): herringbone chain; (it)catena spiga; (es)... "
| (en): herringbone chain; (it)catena spiga; (es)... |
" (en)..., (it) Grumetta (es)... (de).. "
| catena per collane, bracciali... |
" (en) kundan work; (it): ...,(es)....; (de) "
| Kundan work is a method of gem setting, consisting of inserting gold foil between the stones and it's mount. |
" (en) Table, (it).., ().., ().., ().., "
| percentage Represents the diameter of the table facet in relation to the diameter of the entire diamond. |
" (en) Symmetry, (it).., ().., ().., ().., "
| Variations in a diamond's symmetry such as misshapen or misaligned facets are graded in the laboratory report. Although such variations are often undetectable to the naked eye, it is certainly indicative of a diamonds cut quality. |
" (en)Scintillation, (it) , ().., ().., "
| This is the term for changing colours, the radiance and sparkle of the rays when the stone is moved or when the light source changes. The GemEx Brilliancescope ™ analyzer that we use for all of our diamonds measures the number of light points and determines how they change from position to position. |
" (en)Polish, (it) , ().., ().., "
| This refers to a diamond's surface blemishes which do not affect its clarity grade such as polishing lines or scratches. Polish is graded on laboratory reports as either ideal (AGS) excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor (GIA). |
" (en)Point, (it) punti, ().., ().., "
| Refers to a measurement describing the weight of a diamond. One point equals one hundredth of a carat. |
" (en)Pavillion, (it), ().., ().., "
| This refers to the lower portion of the diamond underneath the girdle. |
Original module: Pascal Le Boustoufler (V1.6 for Xoops 1.0 RC3)
Glossary 2.2 for Xoops 2.X was adapted by Martialito from http://www.toplenet.com
Glossary 2.2 for Xoops 2.X was adapted by Martialito from http://www.toplenet.com
